Steamed short-grain rice cooked with a medley of nutritious beans including black beans, kidney beans, and soybeans, creating a hearty, protein-rich staple that is a cornerstone of North Korean daily meals.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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Rinse rice thoroughly until water runs clear. Drain soaked beans.
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Combine rice and all soaked beans in a rice cooker or heavy pot.
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Add water and salt. If using a rice cooker, cook on the mixed grain setting.
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If using a pot, bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, cover tightly, and cook for 25 minutes without lifting the lid.
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Let steam for 10 minutes with the heat off, lid still on.
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Fluff gently with a rice paddle, being careful not to crush the beans. Optionally drizzle with sesame oil.
Did You Know?
Adding beans to rice was originally a way to stretch precious rice supplies, but the combination proved so nutritionally superior and delicious that it became a preferred preparation.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- rice cooker or heavy pot with lid
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
sesame seeds
Accompaniments
kimchi, doenjang-jjigae, banchan
The Story Behind 콩밥
Bean rice is a foundational food in North Korean cuisine, reflecting both practical necessity and nutritional wisdom. The combination of grains and legumes creates a complete protein, a principle understood in Korean cooking long before modern nutrition science. In North Korea, kongbap is an everyday staple that appears at virtually every meal.
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